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Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Land Commitment From All-Conference Transfer

Originally posted on LSU Tigers on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Apr 15, 2025 6:28 PM ET

Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers have landed a commitment from East Carolina forward Amiya Joyner, she revealed via social media on Tuesday.

Joyner, a first-team All-AAC selection during the 2024-25 season, is fresh off of averaging 15.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game on 48.1 percent shooting for the Pirates.

The talented bucket-getter announced her intentions to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal on April 10 with the Tigers striking quickly.

“First, I want to thank God for giving me the ability and strength to play the sport I love. I wouldn’t be here without His guidance and blessings,” Joyner wrote via X. “Thank you to Coach Kim, you’ve been like a second mom to me.

"Your belief in me, your support, and your guidance have meant the world. I’m also grateful for all the other coaches who’ve helped me grow on and off the court. To my teammates, the memories we’ve made and the bond we’ve built will stay with me forever.

“After a lot of prayer and long talks with my family, l’ve decided to enter the transfer portal. This wasn’t an easy decision, but I believe it’s the right one for my future. I’m thankful for the journey and excited for what’s next.”

Now, the 6-foot-2, All-Conference forward is headed to Baton Rouge with the chance to play a pivotal role in the front-court for the Tigers next season.

BREAKING: Kim Mulkey and Co. strike in the Transfer Portal with a commitment from East Carolina’s Amiya Joyner.

The 6’2 forward is fresh off of averaging 15.0 PPG + 9.2 RPG on 48.1% FG last season.

Mulkey and Co. land the talented bucket-getter with tremendous scoring ability. pic.twitter.com/d2c5hIadp7
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) April 15, 2025

Last season, Joyner posted 25 points and 10 rebounds against South Carolina where she handled business against one of the top programs in America.

Out of high school, Joyner was a four-star, Top-100 prospect in America after becoming the highest-rated prospect to sign with East Carolina.

Joyner now joins Notre Dame transfer Kate Koval as the pair of additions via the NCAA Transfer Portal to this point for Mulkey's crew.

Commitment No. 1: Kate Koval [Notre Dame Forward]

LSU has announced the addition of 6-5 sophomore Kate Koval to its roster for the upcoming season.

“Having recruited Kate out of High School, we are very aligned in our vision for her personal development and the impact she can have on our program,” Coach Kim Mulkey said.

“Tiger fans will love the skill, physicality and passion that Kate will bring with her to Baton Rouge!”

Koval had a successful ACC All-Freshman season at Notre Dame, playing a key role in the Irish reaching the Sweet 16. She averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Koval led Notre Dame with 55 blocks throughout the season; she recorded six games with 4+ blocks.

Koval was the USBWA National Freshman of the Week on November 18 after a quick start to her college career. Through the first three games of her career, Koval had 40 points, 33 rebounds, 8 assists and 15 blocks.

According to OptaSTATS, the last D1 freshman (male or female) to reach those numbers in any three-game span is Kentucky’s Anthony Davis.

After recording her first double-double in her third game with 14 points and 16 rebounds against James Madison, Koval went for 11 points and 19 rebounds against Lafayette.

The Kyiv, Ukraine native came to the United States in 2021, going on to become the No. 5 overall player and the top-rated post player in the Class of 2024 as a forward at Long Island Lutheran in Brookville, New York.

Koval played in the McDonald’s All-America game, the SLAM All-America game, the Jordan Brand Classic and the Nike Hoop Summit. She was the 2023-24 New York Gatorade Player of the Year.

She has also competed at the international level in the 2023 3x3 U18 World Cup and in the U18 and U16 European Championships.